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The Tree Fruit Maturity Report is a weekly program to inform producers about the maturity of the most common apple cultivars sampled from three regions represented by three Pennsylvania counties: Adams, Berks, and Centre.

A weekly check-in on silage crop moisture progression at several locations across Pennsylvania.

As soybean fields approach maturity, we continue to find low populations of insect pests and pathogens.

If corn fields are infested with burcucumber, consider chopping it for silage. If not, herbicides cannot be legally used on tasseled corn.

Consider residual activity of burndown herbicides and rotation interval restrictions when seeding cover crops in early fall.

Fall is an excellent time to manage biennial and perennial weeds and Japanese stiltgrass in pastures and hay and to control problem weeds after silage harvest.

Sam Watson joined the Meat Science Faculty in Penn State's Department of Animal Science.

Penn State Extension launched a geospatial tool to map PA's food system, showing how spatial data supports decisions across farming, processing, retail, and community planning.

A weekly check-in on silage crop moisture progression at several locations across Pennsylvania.

Report of the late blight status in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

Report of the cucurbit downy mildew status in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

Horsenettle was a serious problem in many grass forages this season. Some management considerations are below.

New USDA Study Highlights the Broader Impact of Organizationally Managed Farmers Markets.

Our weekly soybean report reveals low pest populations in fields with Japanese beetles, grasshoppers, and Septoria being most common.

The Tree Fruit Maturity Report is a weekly program to inform producers about the maturity of the most common apple cultivars sampled from three regions represented by three Pennsylvania counties: Adams, Berks, and Centre.

Control annual weeds now in fallow areas to prevent seed set. Also, now is the time to start considering ways to manage perennials in small grain stubble.

Non-native species pose a risk to the health of our waterways.

Summer camp for adults or a professional conference? The recent biannual Master Watershed Steward retreat held at the Penn State Greater Allegheny campus in McKeesport fit both descriptions.

Cut flower pest, disease, and production update for Pennsylvania growers.

Commercial scouting report for Pennsylvania Christmas tree growers

Report of the late blight status in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

Report of the cucurbit downy mildew status in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

The Tree Fruit Maturity Report is a weekly program to inform producers about the maturity of the most common apple cultivars sampled from three regions represented by three Pennsylvania counties: Adams, Berks, and Centre.

The 2026 Central Hardwood Forest Conference dates are March 3-6, 2026. This conference will discuss all things silviculture and forestry related to the Central Hardwoods Region.

DCNR's new technical bulletin offers best practices for managing stormwater in Pennsylvania's karst regions to reduce sinkhole risks and protect groundwater.